Erich Trefftz

German mathematician (1888–1937)
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Erich Trefftz

Summary

Erich Trefftz is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on +1888-02-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Dresden[4]. He died on +1937-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erich Trefftz was born in Leipzig[2].
  • Erich Trefftz passed away in Dresden[4].
  • Erich Trefftz was born on +1888-02-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erich Trefftz died on +1937-01-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Erich Trefftz was Eleonore Trefftz[9].
  • Erich Trefftz held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Erich Trefftz worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Erich Trefftz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Erich Trefftz's employers was TUD Dresden University of Technology[11].
  • Erich Trefftz was employed by RWTH Aachen University[12].
  • Erich Trefftz was educated at University of Strasbourg[13].
  • Erich Trefftz's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[14].
  • Erich Trefftz's education included a stint at Einhard-Gymnasium (Aachen)[15].
  • Erich Trefftz was educated at University of Stuttgart[16].
  • Erich Trefftz's doctoral advisor was Richard von Mises[17].
  • Erich Trefftz's doctoral advisor was Heinrich Martin Weber[18].
  • A notable student of Erich Trefftz was Erwin Paul[19].
  • Erich Trefftz received the Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award[20].
  • Erich Trefftz's image is recorded as ErichTrefftzPortrait.jpg[21].
  • Erich Trefftz is recorded as male[22].
  • Erich Trefftz's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Erich Trefftz's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081290943[24].
  • Erich Trefftz's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 50010157[25].
  • Erich Trefftz's GND ID is recorded as 11772629X[26].
  • Erich Trefftz's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2010122364[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich Trefftz's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on +1888-02-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg[13], a university[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30]; Einhard-Gymnasium (Aachen)[15], a gymnasium[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1886[33]; and University of Stuttgart[16], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1829[36], headquartered in Stuttgart[37]. Doctoral advisors include Richard von Mises[17], a mathematician[38], 1883–1953[39], of Austria[40], awarded the honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[41], specialised in probability theory[42] and Heinrich Martin Weber[18], a mathematician[43], 1842–1913[44], of Grand Duchy of Baden[45], specialised in algebra[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include TUD Dresden University of Technology[11], a public research university[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1828[49], headquartered in Dresden[50] and RWTH Aachen University[12], a public university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1870[53], headquartered in Aachen[54]. A notable student of Erich Trefftz was Erwin Paul[19].

Recognition

Erich Trefftz received the Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award[20].

Personal Life

A child of Erich Trefftz was Eleonore Trefftz[9].

Death and Burial

Erich Trefftz died on +1937-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Dresden[4].

Why It Matters

Erich Trefftz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Erich Trefftz born?

Erich Trefftz was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Erich Trefftz die?

Erich Trefftz died in Dresden[4].

What did Erich Trefftz do for work?

Erich Trefftz worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Erich Trefftz go to school?

Erich Trefftz was educated at University of Strasbourg[13], University of Strasbourg[14], Einhard-Gymnasium (Aachen)[15], and University of Stuttgart[16].

What awards did Erich Trefftz receive?

Honors received include Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award[20].

References

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  24. [5] . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

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  27. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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